Unlock the Potential of Food Discovery

March is nutrition month and across the country, dietitians are helping Canadians unlock the potential of food by explaining how food not only nourishes, but also fuels active lives, inspires children, helps to heal, prevents chronic diseases and brings people together.

Inspiring children to shop, cook and prepare food can set them up for a lifetime of healthy eating.A recent Ipsos Reid survey found that 38% of parents never or rarely let their children prepare a meal or snack.There are so many ways to involve your kids in meal preparation.Don’t miss the opportunity!Do it with them, here’s how:

Pick a recipe together: Children need to be a part of the plan from beginning and it helps if it’s something they love to eat.

Show for groceries together: If you have any kids, sometimes its nice to just take one child at a time so you can focus on teaching them what you look for when selecting foods.